traveling with new baby

Does anyone have any suggestions for smooth travel with a newborn on a plane?? We are checking her stroller, carseat and base at the ticket counter, along with her pack n play and all of our luggage. I'm then planning on putting her in my 'seven sling' and going through security like that. I plan to bf her on the plane, but will have bottles and formula ready too. Any tips for changing her on the plane? Flight is about 3 hours... Anything else I'm missing? Dd is 10w. Thanks!!!

Does anyone have any suggestions for smooth travel with a newborn on a plane?? We are checking her stroller, carseat and base at the ticket counter, along with her pack n play and all of our luggage. I'm then planning on putting her in my 'seven sling' and going through security like that. I plan to bf her on the plane, but will have bottles and formula ready too. Any tips for changing her on the plane? Flight is about 3 hours... Anything else I'm missing? Dd is 10w. Thanks!!!

A couple of sets of clothes for baby but also a change of clothes for you on the plane just in case. Also I'd take the stroller to the gate with me rather than check it at the desk then you have a choice of where to put LO. Useful of any delays etc and handy to help carry all the change bag etc etc. pack more of everything than you think you'll need, diapers etc just in case too. I often use disposable change pads which take up less room than the regular change mat in hand luggage. Snacks for you if bf ing. Burp cloths. We fly USA to uk and back regularly to visit family so used to a long flight with LO. 3 hrs should be easy and at this age they are likely to sleep through most of it. Should be a breeze.

A couple of sets of clothes for baby but also a change of clothes for you on the plane just in case. Also I'd take the stroller to the gate with me rather than check it at the desk then you have a choice of where to put LO. Useful of any delays etc and handy to help carry all the change bag etc etc. pack more of everything than you think you'll need, diapers etc just in case too. I often use disposable change pads which take up less room than the regular change mat in hand luggage. Snacks for you if bf ing. Burp cloths. We fly USA to uk and back regularly to visit family so used to a long flight with LO. 3 hrs should be easy and at this age they are likely to sleep through most of it. Should be a breeze.

Take the stroller to the gate if the carseat attaches. Ask the gate agent if there is an empty seat in your toe because you may be able to take the carseat on for the baby. We are in a trip now and flight was fine. There are vey small changing tables in most airplane bathrooms over the toilet. Good luck!

Take the stroller to the gate if the carseat attaches. Ask the gate agent if there is an empty seat in your toe because you may be able to take the carseat on for the baby. We are in a trip now and flight was fine. There are vey small changing tables in most airplane bathrooms over the toilet. Good luck!

JJ Cole makes a little thing that can fit a few diapers, small package of wipes and a changing pad. I like having that when we travel so I don't have to lug the whole diaper bag into the bathroom. I also like to use the muchkin disposable changing pads if the changing area is gross and I don't want to lay my changing pad down.

JJ Cole makes a little thing that can fit a few diapers, small package of wipes and a changing pad. I like having that when we travel so I don't have to lug the whole diaper bag into the bathroom. I also like to use the muchkin disposable changing pads if the changing area is gross and I don't want to lay my changing pad down.

Def take stroller to the gate. It'll make your life so much easier. I flew with mine when she was 8wks (my first girl). Don't know what I would've done if I didn't have that stroller. Nurse for take off AND landing. Extra clothes in diaper bag. Change Jazi in your lap- not a big deal. Just make sure she doesn't have target practice with the person next to you. Lol

Def take stroller to the gate. It'll make your life so much easier. I flew with mine when she was 8wks (my first girl). Don't know what I would've done if I didn't have that stroller. Nurse for take off AND landing. Extra clothes in diaper bag. Change Jazi in your lap- not a big deal. Just make sure she doesn't have target practice with the person next to you. Lol

We wear the baby, but use the stroller to haul all the junk through the airport ;). If you gate check (which most airlines allow you a stroller and car seat) you don't have to pay for it. Depending on where you are staying, you may not need the pack and play. Hotels usually have a crib. We ordered a basic, cheap PAC and play when we traveled to family that was delivered there. It was cheaper than paying for a checked bag both ways. There is usually a changing table that folds down above one of the toilets. Not the easiest, but it works.

We wear the baby, but use the stroller to haul all the junk through the airport ;). If you gate check (which most airlines allow you a stroller and car seat) you don't have to pay for it. Depending on where you are staying, you may not need the pack and play. Hotels usually have a crib. We ordered a basic, cheap PAC and play when we traveled to family that was delivered there. It was cheaper than paying for a checked bag both ways. There is usually a changing table that folds down above one of the toilets. Not the easiest, but it works.

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